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Uncommon One-Hand Sword

Rune Sword

ilvl 51Req 46Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Rune Sword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 30.3 DPS. Against 14 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 14 of 15.

Tooltip

Rune SwordItem Level 51Binds when equippedOne-HandSword34 - 63 DamageSpeed 1.60(30.3 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 46Sell Price: 2g 59s 32c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: physical damage.

WarriorPaladinRogueHunterMageWarlock

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Blood-etched Blade iconBlood-etched BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Doomforged Straightedge iconDoomforged StraightedgeOne-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · The Shadowfoot Stabber iconThe Shadowfoot StabberOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Phase Blade iconPhase BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Moon Cleaver iconMoon CleaverOne-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Glacial Spike iconGlacial SpikeOne-Hand · ilvl 52ilvl 52 · Shadowblade iconShadowbladeOne-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Firebreather iconFirebreatherOne-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.